JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
My Inside Voice Has Bass.
My Inside Voice Has Bass. A vintage boombox, oversized lettering, and cream, cobalt, and gold ink bring playful loudspeaker energy to this JBC Originals music design.
JBC Apparel
Wearable statements of heritage and pride.
Meet JBC Originals: 25 designs with something to say, from music humor and everyday wit to ownership, legacy, and personal growth.
T-shirt graphics are shown as design artwork first, carrying themes of African American heritage, faith, confidence, culture, and everyday resilience. Rights-pending and personal-use studies remain clearly labeled as portfolio-only work.
Original / Statement Concepts
Brandable graphic concepts, phrase-based ideas, and original apparel directions for future refinement.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
My Knees Voted Against the Remix.
My Knees Voted Against the Remix. Worn high-top sneakers, a folding chair, and a vinyl record turn the realities of getting older into an old-school music joke. Original JBC artwork in cream, rust, and mustard.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
The Blueprint Has My Fingerprints.
The Blueprint Has My Fingerprints. A large engraved fingerprint becomes architectural plans and a growing skyline. Cream, cobalt, and gold lettering make this JBC Originals design a statement about authorship and building your own future.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
Black Roots. New Coordinates.
Black Roots. New Coordinates. A tree's roots flow into a map around a gold compass, framed by cream lettering. Original JBC artwork about honoring where you come from while choosing where you go.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
I Outgrew the Armor. Kept the Wisdom.
I Outgrew the Armor. Kept the Wisdom. A living branch grows through an empty weathered breastplate, framed by cream and muted-gold lettering. This original JBC design reflects strength that can change without losing what it has learned.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
Let the Next Generation Inherit Some Rest.
Let the Next Generation Inherit Some Rest. An empty wooden swing hangs beneath a shade tree with a small golden sunrise beyond. Cream, olive, and gold artwork gives this JBC Originals message about peace and care a warm, grounded setting.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
My Side-Eye Has Seniority.
My Side-Eye Has Seniority. Bold cream lettering, thin gold accents, and paired seniority stripes give this JBC Originals design its dry humor. A clean vintage typography statement with no portrait.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
This Is My Out-of-Office Personality.
This Is My Out-of-Office Personality. A loosened tie twists into a music-note shape beside a burnt-orange sun. Navy, orange, and cream lettering gives this original JBC off-duty design its easygoing rhythm.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
I Brought the Playlist. Y'all Handle the Rest.
I Brought the Playlist. Y'all Handle the Rest. A vintage cassette sits between bold cream, red, and cobalt lettering. Original JBC artwork for the person who brings the music and leaves the other details to the crew.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
My Face Didn't Sign That Agreement.
My Face Didn't Sign That Agreement. Bold vintage lettering, contract papers, a pen, and gold flourishes turn an unspoken reaction into a JBC Originals statement. Cream, black, and antique gold typography with no portrait.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
The Culture Has Creators. Pay Them.
The Culture Has Creators. Pay Them. An original Black artist's hand holds a pen alongside forceful red-and-cream lettering. This JBC Originals design stands for creative credit, cultural contribution, and fair compensation.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
I'm Building What My Last Name Will Inherit.
I'm Building What My Last Name Will Inherit. An architectural keystone supports homes and a growing skyline, with a family tree engraved at its center. Cream and antique-gold lettering carry this original JBC message about building for the next generation.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
Our Next Chapter Comes With Ownership.
Our Next Chapter Comes With Ownership. An open book forms the head of an antique golden key beneath substantial navy lettering. Original JBC artwork about turning the page with purpose and a stake in what comes next.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
We Built the Sound. We Deserve the Credit.
We Built the Sound. We Deserve the Credit. Two Black hands hold a vintage microphone in front of a vinyl record, framed by cream, brass, and burnt-orange lettering. Original JBC artwork honoring musical creativity and recognition.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
My Future Doesn't Owe My Fear a Vote.
My Future Doesn't Owe My Fear a Vote. A compass breaks beyond its circular boundary in cream, cobalt, and gold. Original JBC illustrated lettering for moving forward with purpose even when fear has an opinion.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
The Hard Years Don't Get Every Page.
The Hard Years Don't Get Every Page. An open book moves from etched storm clouds to a golden sunrise, surrounded by warm cream lettering. Original JBC artwork about a life story with room for more than its hardest chapters.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
I Can Love My Roots and Move.
I Can Love My Roots and Move. Tree roots flow into a winding path toward a sunrise, with forest-green and ochre lettering. Original JBC artwork for carrying your heritage with you while making room for a new direction.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
Some Inheritance Arrives as Courage.
Some Inheritance Arrives as Courage. Two generations of Black hands pass a glowing brass lantern beneath substantial gold lettering. This original JBC design honors the strength, guidance, and courage passed from one generation to the next.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
I Came for the Music. The People Were Extra.
I Came for the Music. The People Were Extra. Vintage headphones and a vinyl record sit between bold cream, cobalt, and rust lettering. Original JBC artwork for the person who shows up for the soundtrack.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
My Social Battery Runs on Vinyl.
My Social Battery Runs on Vinyl. A record and battery gauge turn a familiar feeling into a retro music graphic. Cream, cobalt, and antique-gold artwork brings the JBC Originals sense of humor to the listening session.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
My Receipts Have a Filing System.
My Receipts Have a Filing System. A vintage filing drawer and neatly organized papers give this JBC Originals design its perfectly prepared attitude. Cream, mustard, and rust lettering puts the punchline front and center.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
I'm Turning Hustle Into Heirlooms.
I'm Turning Hustle Into Heirlooms. A golden pocket watch, artisan tools, and a workbench connect today's effort with something built to last. Original JBC artwork in cream, antique gold, and cobalt.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
The Vision Needs More Than Applause.
The Vision Needs More Than Applause. A lightbulb formed from brickwork and a small trowel make a statement about turning ideas into something concrete. Original JBC lettering and illustration in cream, green, and burnt orange.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
Some Wins Arrive Without an Audience.
Some Wins Arrive Without an Audience. A small golden trophy, graceful theater arch, and empty seats honor achievements that do not need a crowd. Original JBC artwork in cream, antique gold, and subdued burgundy.
JBC OriginalsOriginal JBC artwork
I Kept the Lesson. Left the Weight.
I Kept the Lesson. Left the Weight. An open travel trunk holds books while an iron weight rests outside, illustrating the difference between keeping knowledge and carrying every burden. Original JBC artwork in cream, gold, and warm brown.
Design artworkApproved apparel design artwork
The Black Dollar = Black Wall Street
Approved JBC apparel design artwork. Product mockups, pricing, and store setup are handled separately.
Design artworkPortfolio concept mockup
Black Kings
Portfolio artwork only. Concept direction; not listed for sale on this site.
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Damn Shirt 01 Yellow Red
Portfolio artwork only. Concept direction; not listed for sale on this site.
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Damn Shirt 02 Yellow Black
Portfolio artwork only. Concept direction; not listed for sale on this site.
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Damn Shirt 03 Black White
Portfolio artwork only. Concept direction; not listed for sale on this site.
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Educated and Dangerous
Portfolio artwork only. Concept direction; not listed for sale on this site.
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Money Bags
Portfolio artwork only. Concept direction; not listed for sale on this site.
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NC Fire
Portfolio artwork only. Concept direction; not listed for sale on this site.
Design artworkApproved apparel design artwork
Two Dragons / Yin Yang
Approved JBC apparel design artwork. Product mockups, pricing, and store setup are handled separately.
Rights-Pending Portfolio Mockups
Personal-use and rights-pending mockups shown only as creative range, not sale products.
Design artworkRights pending portfolio mockup
Fat Albert and Junkyard gang
Portfolio artwork only. Rights pending; not listed for sale on this site.
Design artworkRights pending portfolio mockup
Fat Albert and The Junkyard gang
Portfolio artwork only. Rights pending; not listed for sale on this site.
Design artworkRights pending portfolio mockup
Steelers
Portfolio artwork only. Rights pending; not listed for sale on this site.
Design artworkRights pending portfolio mockup
TMNT vs MK Donatello vs Raiden Lightning Staff
Portfolio artwork only. Rights pending; not listed for sale on this site.
Design artworkRights pending portfolio mockup
TMNT vs MK Leonardo vs Sub Zero Ice Blades
Portfolio artwork only. Rights pending; not listed for sale on this site.
Design artworkRights pending portfolio mockup
TMNT vs MK Michelangelo vs Scorpion Fire Nunchaku
Portfolio artwork only. Rights pending; not listed for sale on this site.
Design artworkRights pending portfolio mockup
TMNT vs MK Raphael vs Baraka Fire Sai Blades
Portfolio artwork only. Rights pending; not listed for sale on this site.
Music + Culture Studies
Nostalgia, music, and culture-inspired mockups for portfolio exploration and visual direction.
Design artworkPortfolio concept mockup
Golden Era Hip Hop
Portfolio artwork only. Culture-inspired study; not listed for sale on this site.
Design artworkPortfolio concept mockup
The Golden Era cassette stack
Portfolio artwork only. Culture-inspired study; not listed for sale on this site.